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Facebook just forced the Heidi Heitkamp-funded Democrat-NPL ads to be taken down because they were clearly nothing more than a thinly-veiled voter suppression effort:

As Rob Port who first wrote this story says, Heitkamp and her party “weren’t trying to inform hunters. They were trying to confuse them, and deter them from voting.”

What Heidi Heitkamp hasn’t deleted, however, is her lie about the Casselton soybeans, which Heitkamp said were unsold and had no place to go, even though they had been sold and are now being picked up for delivery.

“Heidi Heitkamp’s lies, amid her ‘bring it home’ tour, are making it clear to voters that her real home is with the other dishonest liberals in Washington DC, not with North Dakotans,” said North Dakota Republican Party Communications Director Jake Wilkins. “North Dakotans know that if Heitkamp can’t be trusted to tell the truth, she shouldn’t be trusted with six more years in the Senate.”

Coverage of the Heidi Heitkamp-funded voter suppression efforts by North Dakota Democrats continued to overshadow her own de-facto farewell tour yesterday, as the scandal dominated local and national airwaves:

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REMINDER: Heidi Heitkamp and the Democratic-NPL defended this blatant voter suppression and doubled down, even as multiple fact-checkers found the ad to be completely false:

The North Dakota Democratic Party posted a misleading ad on its website and on Facebook that suggests state residents should reconsider voting in this year’s election if they have hunting licenses in other states.

The ad comes as North Dakota voters, for the first time ever, will need identification that includes a street address to cast a ballot this election. Critics have said the requirement discriminates against the state’s Native American tribes, which have not always assigned street addresses to reservations.

A look at the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party’s claim:

CLAIM: “By voting in North Dakota, you could forfeit your hunting licenses.” – posted on the Democratic party’s website this week.

THE FACTS: The ad is false.

Nearly every state in the U.S. offers out-of-state residents a hunting license. North Dakota residents can obtain nonresident hunting licenses in other states regardless of whether they vote. All states that border North Dakota offer such a license for nonresidents.

“There’s no such law like that,” said Bruce Tague, the vice president of government affairs for the pro-hunting lobbying group Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Typically, states charge more for non-resident hunting licenses than resident permits.

Hunters who move to North Dakota might invalidate their hunting license in other states. He noted Ohio, however, offers lifetime hunting licenses to residents that are valid even if a person moves out of the state.

A spokeswoman for North Dakota Democrats pointed to Kentucky as an example where hunting licenses may be invalidated if someone votes in North Dakota.

But Kentucky offers both resident and nonresident licenses , with a higher price for nonresidents, said Kevin Kelly, a spokesman for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The ad is similar to claims that discourage out-of-state college students from voting in elections, said Sean Morales-Doyle, counsel for the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, which focuses on voting rights.

“This is aimed at telling people who are eligible to vote, not to vote because of some fear that we can’t say is based in reality,” said Morales-Doyle.

The Democratic-NPL sent yet another mailer trying to deceive Republican voters in November, attempting to make voters think Al Jaeger isn’t supported by the Republican Party.

LET’S BE CLEAR: This is merely a coordinated effort by Democrats who are trying to steal this election. Al Jaeger has the full support of North Dakota Republicans, including the ones referenced in this mailer. If the Democrats were capable of recruiting decent candidates, they wouldn’t have to resort to such low ball tactics.

Below are statements from the 4 legislators referenced in this deceitful mailer:

Senator Janne Myrdal:

“I am disgusted by Democrats repeated attempts to mislead voters in the Secretary of States race. Make no mistake: like my fellow Republicans, I fully support Al Jaeger. For ND Dem-NPL to insinuate otherwise in a mailer is deceitful and displays the utter lack of integrity we have come to expect from the Democrat Party. If Democrats, like the rest of us, feel Josh Boschee can’t stand on his own record—then they should endorse stronger candidates rather than lie to North Dakotans”

Rep. Roscoe Streyle:

“Let’s be clear: I support Al Jaeger. There is no chance I would ever support Josh Boschee or Michael Coachman. North Dakota Democrats know that Josh has zero credibility so they have chosen to make lame attempts to trick voters. These mailers are an insult to the intelligence of North Dakota voters and I hope others will join me in voting for Al Jaeger on Tuesday.”

Rep. Dan Ruby:

“ND Democrats have stooped so low this election and now this. Democrats are using my name in a quote that I didn’t make. They are wrong as usual because Al Jaeger is the best choice in this race and Josh has shown how deceptive he is willing to be to in a race in ways other than asking people to support him.”

Rep. Nathan Toman:

“I am once again disappointed that Democrats feel they have to mislead voters rather than simply promoting their own candidate. This mailer is just the latest in a string of deceptive tactics from North Dakota Democrats designed to confuse voters. I urge Democrats to discontinue these unethical attacks and I look forward to voting for Al Jaeger on Tuesday!”

Coverage of Kevin Cramer’s superior performance in the final Senate debate continued last night, with KX4’s Chris Berg reminding voters that Cramer delivered the best lines on health care, trade, the economy, and Heidi Heitkamp’s last minute desperation.

Cramer was also interviewed following his roundtable with Native Americans, where he discussed his only concern with one week left: voter complacency.

Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, Vice Chairwoman of America First, are holding a rally in Williston tonight to help push Kevin Cramer and our Republican candidates to victory.

“Donald Trump Jr’s visit to North Dakota is a reminder to voters that President Trump’s agenda is on the ballot this November,” said North Dakota Republican Party Communications Director Jake Wilkins. “Heidi Heitkamp’s opposition to the President’s Supreme Court nominee, middle-class tax cuts, and efforts to combat illegal immigration prove her record is out-of-touch with North Dakota voters.”

North Dakota Republican Party Communications Director Jake Wilkins issued this statement the following another successful debate performance from Kelly Armstrong:

“For someone North Dakota will never send there, Mac Schneider sure seems to have perfected the art of Washington Double Speak. No matter what spin he offers, Mac can’t escape his liberal record and status as a maxed out donor for Hillary Clinton, a failed presidential candidate who wanted to raise taxes and put the coal industry out of business.

It’s no wonder President Donald J. Trump endorsed Kelly, because both the President and North Dakotans know that Kelly will help get Congress back to work. Kelly’s platform of shrinking government, protecting individual liberty and restoring the strength of the American economy is the platform North Dakotans will support this November.”

REMINDER: President Trump proudly endorsed Kelly Armstrong’s Congressional bid in his North Dakota visit this summer:

In their most desperate move to date, Heidi Heitkamp’s North Dakota Democrat Party released selective internal poll numbers so they could claim they aren’t headed to defeat. Some key points:

Their released poll began in mid-September.

Their released poll only covered three cities (Fargo, West Fargo, Grand Forks)

Their released poll is only sampled to include 45% of North Dakota’s voting population.

Their released poll’s self-proclaimed hope is to prove this race is still a “toss-up,” despite how leading election forecasters see it.

“On top of their constant lies and manufactured controversy, this poll is another example of North Dakota Democrats living in an alternate reality,” said North Dakota Republican Party Communications Director Jake Wilkins. “Heidi Heitkamp’s record on sanctuary cities, DAPL, and tax cuts prove she’s out-of-touch, making her the most vulnerable Senator in the country. Democrats are clearly unable or unwilling to accept that voters in North Dakota want a Senator who votes like they’re from North Dakota and Heidi Heitkamp has failed to do that.”

BISMARCK— North Dakota Republican Party Communications Director Jake Wilkins issued the following in support of Secretary of State Al Jaeger’s debate performance:

“Tonight Republican Al Jaeger reminded voters why he’s the right choice for Secretary of State and why they’ve consistently chosen to support him throughout the years. Secretary Jaeger has a proven track record of ensuring our election systems are efficient, modernized, and secure. Al Jaeger stands with North Dakotans, who overwhelming want to ensure the integrity of our elections — while his Democratic opponent boasts about opposing voter identification efforts in the legislature. The North Dakota Republican Party looks forward to helping Al secure a resounding victory this November!”